Keto Picadillo
Keto Picadillo is a delicious low-carb Cuban-inspired ground beef dish, rich in flavor with olives, tomatoes, and aromatic spices. Perfect for a healthy, satisfying meal!
Equipment
- Large skillet
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef 85% lean recommended
- 0.5 cup minced onion
- 0.5 cup diced red bell pepper
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 0.5 cup green olives stuffed with pimento, halved
- 1 cup water
- 0.5 cup white wine like Pinot Grigio
- 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 0.25 cup olive brine from the green olives
- 1 small bay leaf
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt divided
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper divided
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, seasoning it with half of the salt and pepper. Cook until nicely browned and the fat has rendered. Drain any excess fat, then remove the beef and set it aside.
- Add the olive oil, butter, minced onion, diced red bell pepper, and the rest of the salt and pepper to the same skillet. Sauté for about 2 minutes until softened, then stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 20 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in the ground cumin, cinnamon, dried oregano, and tomato paste. Cook for about 30 seconds, stirring constantly, to toast the spices. Pour in the white wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up any flavorful browned bits from the bottom.
- Return the browned beef to the skillet. Add the halved green olives, cherry tomatoes, bay leaf, olive brine, and water. Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cover the pan with the lid slightly ajar and let it cook for 15 minutes, allowing all the wonderful flavors to meld.
- Serve your delicious Keto Picadillo hot, perhaps over cauliflower rice for a healthy, low-carb meal, or with your favorite keto-friendly side.
Notes
Serve your delicious Keto Picadillo hot, perhaps over cauliflower rice for a healthy, low-carb meal, or with your favorite keto-friendly side.
Nutrition Information (per serving):
Calories: 292 kcal
Total Carbs: 7g
Net Carbs: 4g
Fats: 20g
Protein: 22g
Calories: 292 kcal
Total Carbs: 7g
Net Carbs: 4g
Fats: 20g
Protein: 22g
